At the beginning of April, I went for a day hike in the South of England. Something happened that stayed with me … and, in hindsight, really surprised me.
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dealing with stress
The Magical Ingredient in Every Change
Last week, I met up with my fellow coach and good friend Tom (name changed for confidentiality). Several years ago, I had attended a mindfulness training for coaches that Tom was facilitating. We stayed in touch, and over time became good friends, regularly sharing the ups and downs of coaching and what was going on in each other’s lives.
Tom told me about a challenging situation in his business.
What is your thin place?
Ullswater Lake in Cumbria / North England
Long before we spoke about mindfulness, stress management, or inner calm, Celtic monks were searching for places where life felt more connected.
Why sighing matters!
Last week, I was working from my client’s office in Hong Kong where we are currently deep into a large project together. I usually enjoy the energy in this newly established open-plan office overlooking the harbour. It’s a young and dynamic team, and the atmosphere reflects that. [Read more…] about Why sighing matters!
Six Days, a Hundred Miles, and a Few Lessons
In 2012, I had walked 800 km on the Camino de Santiago in Spain … a life‑changing experience. Thirteen years later, I felt the pull to walk again. Not as far this time, but still far enough to step out of my daily life and into something bigger.
I chose the South Downs Way, a 100‑mile trail through gently rolling hills from Winchester to Eastbourne in South England. The map made it look manageable, and I thought, I should be able to pull this off. It turned out the map didn’t show the most important parts … the lessons :-).
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